Cambridge to Basel Trains

Cambridge to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Basel takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 25m
Duration: 1,120 km
Distance: CHF 346
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best

Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter

8h 19m

CHF 278–499

Cambridge to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:42 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
4:42 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
12h 56m • 3 changes
6:51 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:38 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:12 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 6:08 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 9:08 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 19m.

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